From: Jenna Holland ([email-masked])<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

dee- Thanks<BR>
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Zoe- Happy B-day!!<BR>
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-Jenna-
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From: serious reader<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

A dictionary is a very useful tool in writing. A misspelled word every now and then can be overlooked;however, a poem filled with misspelled words and grammatical errors is irritating and unnecessary. I will not name anyone in particular, but it seems that there are some very lazy newcomers here lately. If you are serious in your writing efforts, please learn to use the dictionary and your writings might be taken more seriously. And if deliberately misspelling your words is your writing style, I am not impressed.
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From: Toklas<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Terry, your bird poem is wonderful!! but terry, the last two lines you don't need..  Let it end on the hummingbird line.  I never suggest anything usually-- but this work is so very good and you should lose the last two lines.. We are already weeping by the time we get to the humming bird.<BR>
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"For love comes in many forms, reaching many levels of deep<BR>
And to remind myself of that truth, I think of a hummingbird I once saw weep"<BR>
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This is brilliant... it needs nothing else.<BR>
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Toklas<BR>

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From: Tanna<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Serious Reader-<BR>
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Try not to take everything so serious!! Everyone here has their own style of writing, and none of us are truly here to impress anyone.  We do this because we like to, whether we are pros or beginners.  Lighten up & take this site for what it's worth, great people and good writing on all levels.  <BR>
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tanna<BR>
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P. S. ee cummings never capitalized, does that mean the style of writing was bad?  I don't  think so...<BR>
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'Nuff said
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From: serious reader<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Tanna, I am not so serious on most issues; however, this childish abuse of the english language really irritates me. I have seen small children write better than some I have observed on here lately. And what I speak of cannot even compare to e.e.cumming's lower-case style as you mentioned. I do agree that the many styles and levels of writing on this site are attractive. I was merely encouraging a certain person/persons here (which I did not name) to enrich their writing skills with proper spelling (with exemption for emphasis or rhyme)and grammar so as to make their writings more pleasurable for others to read , which by the way, is the reason why most people post their poetry in a public forum in the first place.<BR>
PS: 'Nuff is not in the dictionary.
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From: Paul B<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Terry/Nikki offered a great idea before about spell checking.  Writing the poem in WORD first, then spell checking it and copying it to the Blender afterwards.  I abhor my own typo's more than others but, yes, it can be a distraction.  Thanks for reading Serious and your constructive comments as well.  
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From: Maria<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Hey everyone!<BR>
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I'm new to Love Blender and I have to say that it's a little intimidating that you guys only seem to read eachother's stuff.  It seems like there are little clicks and outsiders aren't welcome.  Please don't be mad, it's just kind of frustrating.  <BR>
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Nonetheless, the poetry on this site is incredible.  Keep up the good work.
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Maria, there are no 'outsiders' at the Blender. I have been reading and submitting here for two years now and I have never seen where there was an avoidance to newcomer's poetry. Actually I find myself drawn to the fresh works of 'new blood'. So I welcome you here and look forward to reading your works :)
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From: Maria<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Thanks Angel...<BR>
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Chances are I'm just being overly sensitive.  Sorry if I made anyone mad.
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From: Galadrial<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

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Maria dear....<BR>
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              Appearences decieve......ask Chris W how long he's been hanging about...a month, maybe two? And frankly, we were all new once. I might add that Kirk, our Big Kahuna  doesn't let the blender regular opinions influence his decisions when it comes to front page picks......if you look back, you'll a not a surprising number of newbies make the cut...<BR>
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             But welcome.....hope you'll hang a while.....<BR>
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From: Angel<BR>
Date: 5 August 2000<P>

Maria, I went back and reviewed your works and one captured my eye, just as it had done the first time I read it and remarked on it, July 30th...scroll back and you will see this remark:<BR>
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Maria~ "Bliss"...the ending was captivating:)<BR>
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Hiya Gala:)<BR>

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